Jesus, this Sunday we celebrate Your manifestation among us to
the whole world.
Please help us to truly realize that "God is with us" should really
be taken personally and realize that You are truly with us.
Loving and helping and bringing us slowly into Your everlasting
kingsom.
Help us to live lives that give glory and honor to You.
Help us bring others into Your church through the loving care
that we show to them by our life style.
Let them see You in us. Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday "STAR SEARCH"
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"They were overjoyed at seeing the star." —Matthew 2:10
The magi were likely not religious people; they were secular
astrologers (Mt 2:1). In the course of their work, they saw a
wondrous sign: a new star rising in the west. To them, the star
revealed the birth of the future king of the Jews (Mt 2:2). They
were not necessarily searching for the Lord God; they were
following the star which had drawn them to greet the new King.
No one can come to Jesus unless drawn by the Father (Jn 6:44).
God uses many means to draw people to Jesus. Some men are
initially drawn to Jesus by a God-fearing young woman. Some
people are only drawn to Jesus by their own children or
grandchildren. Some are drawn by a Christian athlete or
entertainer; others are drawn to Jesus by a Christian they
respect. "What of it? All that matters is that in any and every
way" people are drawn to Jesus (Phil 1:18).
You are the light of the world (Mt 5:14), and thus you are a star
which draws people to Jesus. God has planned to draw some
people to Jesus by your light (see Is 60:3). He will draw some
people who don't know about Jesus to you, much like the magi
were drawn to the star. They may not be searching for Jesus,
but they will be searching you out. May you "shine like the stars
in the sky" (Phil 2:15) and reflect the glory of God so that these
searchers who seek you will soon seek and find Jesus (Mt 7:7).
Monday TEST THE SPIRITS (1 Jn 4:1)
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"Such is the spirit of the antichrist which, as you have heard, is
to come; in fact, it is in the world already." —1 John 4:3
Tuesday FED UP?
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"Jesus saw a vast crowd. He pitied them, for they were like
sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them at
great length." —Mark 6:34
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochures
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· Mother Mary
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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For infinite vast oceans of always & ever increasingly more
deep,pervassive,thorough,intensive,complete,unrelenting
growth in: healings of all forms & manners of, especiall healings
from any form of attachments towards:drugs,alcohol,sensuality,
self-love,meism,power,control,especially healings from all forms
of cancer, Spiritual healings & awesome powerful growth in
fulness of Christ,His gospels, the way, and Mary as their mother -
draw them under & keep them under her mantle,root them in the
bible & the Faith: for DH & family, DH & family, DH & family,RD,
RD, JD & families,also for M & B . Engerder,nurture an ever
increasing proper deep loving devotion & committment to
parents on the heart,mind,soul of GH & her children also towards
FH & EH, complete reconciliation, abundant mutual mercies &
forgiveness between GH & JH -forever
(Anonymous, 1/2/2010 2:50:51 AM)
Ever since kidney surgery in July, I've been suffering from much
discomfort and fatigue. After many investigations the doctor says
it might be due to an 'entrapment of a nerve'. Please pray that I
am completely delivered from this pain without any risky medical
intervention. I look after my 90 year old mother and need to be
completely fit to minister to her needs. Please storm heaven on
my behalf.
(J.P., Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 1/2/2010 2:32:35 AM)
I need peace in my soul and to see a clear path ahead of me, i need
direction by leaving to all attachments i am clinging on to like
negative emotions. i am look for a firm direction and purpose of life.
The evil attack is on me for the past 4 days. I cannot see my way.
Please pray for this grave situation. Pray for my visible and invisble
enemies. Above all I need to greatly forgive myself first for all my
mistakes and failures in life. I need JESUS to really make a miracle
in my life, that my attention is focussed in the right direction.
(Annoymous, 1/2/2010 12:07:09 AM)
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable
tapes online. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3. Also available,
many MP3 formatted Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible
and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
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PM's Small Christian Community Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." — Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
"CONSTANT CONCERN"
The celebration of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees
[1/17/2010] ... gives me the opportunity to express the Church's
constant concern for those who, in different ways, experience
emigration.
"DRAMATIC CHALLENGES"
This is a phenomenon which ... upsets us due to the number of
people involved and the social, economic, political, cultural and
religious problems it raises on account of the dramatic
challenges it poses to both national and international
communities. The migrant is a human person who possesses
fundamental, inalienable rights that must be respected by
everyone and in every circumstance (cf. Caritas in Veritate, n.62).
"THE RISK OF EXPLOITATION"
Although there is increasing public awareness of the need for
immediate and incisive action to protect minors, nevertheless,
many are left to themselves and ... face the risk of exploitation.
(Source: Encyclical Caritas in veritate, dated June 29, 2009)
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